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Privacy Policy

Welcome to Startupshala
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.startupshala.info or www.startupshala.vc or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you fill out forms, apply for programs, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company/startup name

  • Designation and professional background

  • Any other details you provide (e.g., pitch deck, business proposal)

b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, IP address, device information, and usage statistics for analytics and website improvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Evaluate startup applications for our programs

  • Communicate updates, offers, and relevant opportunities

  • Provide mentorship, consulting, or incubation support

  • Improve our website, programs, and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information only with:

  • Mentors, evaluators, or partners involved in our incubation or consulting programs (on a need-to-know basis)

  • Service providers who help operate our website or manage communications

  • Partners to promote and publish your idea via our publishing business

  • Regulatory authorities, if required by law

All partners and service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use the data only for the intended purpose.

4. Data Security

We adopt reasonable measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data transmitted over the Internet.

5. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications

  • Request that we stop processing your information

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@startupshala.info.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

9. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our website after such changes implies your acceptance of the revised policy.

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